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ISLAMIC BOOK FAIR (SALIM)

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ISLAMIC BOOK FAIR (SALIM)

On the sidelines of the World Symposium of the Tijjaaniyya

CONTEXT AND JUSTIFICATION

The Islamic Book Fair, organized on the sidelines of the World Symposium of the Tijjaaniyya, is part of an effort to promote Islamic knowledge and heritage. This event, scheduled to take place in Senegal, will highlight and showcase the intellectual and spiritual richness of Islam, particularly through the Tijjaaniyya and Sufi Islam in specific, and Islam in general.

One of the highlights of the fair will be the Memorial Exhibition of the Saints, dedicated to the great spiritual figures of the Tijjaaniyya. This exhibition aims to preserve the memory of the Sufi masters, highlight their writings, and make their influence on current and future generations known.

The organization of this event benefits from the support of the Senegalese authorities, notably the President of the Republic, the Prime Minister, and key ministries (Interior, Foreign Affairs, Culture, Handicraft and Tourism, Higher Education, Research, Innovation, Education), illustrating the importance given to the preservation and dissemination of religious and cultural knowledge.

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objectives

This book fair and exhibition pursue several essential objectives: 

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Format and Program

The event will take place over several days and will feature various spaces and activities.

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  • Exhibition of Books, Audiovisual and Digital Documents: Pavilions dedicated to publishing houses, specialized bookstores, and libraries.
  • Meetings and Book Signings: Sessions with authors and scholars.
  • Conferences and Round Tables: Discussions on the challenges of Islamic books, publishing, digitization, and heritage preservation.
  • Special Senegal Pavilion: Highlighting local intellectual and spiritual figures.
  • Youth Space: Activities centered on reading, Islamic culture, and the Quran.

EXHIBITION THE MEMORIAL OF THE SAINTS
  • Presentation of major Sufi figures and their contributions to Islamic thought.
  • Archives and historical manuscripts tracing the paths of the masters of the Tijjaaniyya.
  • Multimedia supports and testimonials illustrating their spiritual influence.
  • Panels on the transmission of Sufi knowledge and its impact in the contemporary world.

Cultural and Spiritual Events
  • Cultural evening with Quran recital and religious chants.
  • Workshops on calligraphy and manuscript preservation.
  • Conferences on Islamic publishing and the dissemination of religious knowledge.

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Organization and Partners

The organization of the International Islamic Book Fair and the Memorial Exhibition of the Saints relies on a collaboration between:

  • Academic and religious institutions committed to the preservation and transmission of Islamic knowledge.
  • Publishing houses and bookstores specialized in Islamic literature.
  • Libraries and archive centers, for the conservation and digitization of ancient manuscripts.
  • Media and digital platforms, for the promotion of the event and the dissemination of the debates.
  • Religious centers (Foyers) and Tijjaaniyya scholars, involved in the transmission of Sufi heritage.

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Steering Committee

The Steering Committee for the Islamic Book Fair and the Memorial Exhibition of the Saints is composed of book professionals, academics, specialists in religious studies and Sufism, librarians, publishers, and booksellers.

Members of the SALIM Steering Committee

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In Summary

The International Islamic Book Fair and the Memorial Exhibition of the Saints (SALIM), organized as part of the World Tijjaaniyya Colloquium, offer a unique opportunity to promote Islamic and Sufi knowledge while fostering intellectual and cultural exchanges.

By mobilizing academic institutions, publishing houses, and specialized researchers, this event will contribute to the preservation and transmission of written and spiritual heritage. Thanks to the support of Senegalese authorities and international partners, this initiative is part of a dynamic aimed at sustaining and promoting Islamic knowledge, which is essential for future generations.

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